Glazing and Firing Techniques Atmospheric-like Effects in an Electric Kiln
There is something magical about the unpredictable surface effects that result from atmospheric firing techniques. Unfortunately, these types of kilns … Read More
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Building a Career and Community in the Bahamas
After studying in both the Bahamas and the US, Jessica Colebrooke opened her studio and tile business in Nassau. She … Read More
How Much Money Do Potters Make?
If you have been considering turning your pottery habit into a profession, you have probably pondered “how much money do … Read More
Throwing with Templates
This technique involves using templates to repeatedly create an even, symmetrical form. In the coil-building exercise, you position the template … Read More
Clay Culture: From Toilet to Pipeline
Adding recycled ceramic waste (like bricks and sanitary ware) as aggregate in concrete production may be one way to make … Read More
All About Pyrometric Cones
With today’s high-tech computerized kilns, you may have wondered why pyrometric cones are necessary when firing your ceramic art. Even … Read More
Six Key Considerations When Shopping for a Pug Mill or Clay Mixer
Clay mixers and pugmills are great machines designed to help with the constant chore of recycling clay or mixing new … Read More
How to Make a Bread Cloche
When Isatu Hyde had a studio above a cafe in London, she became inspired to create lidded baking dishes for … Read More
Kitchen Pots: Bread Cloche
Using a micaceous clay provided Isatu Hyde the opportunity to move away from glaze and create pots made for the … Read More
Great Tips for Trimming Pottery Bowls
Love it or hate it, trimming pottery (sometimes called pottery turning) can transform a weighty Earth-bound pot into one that … Read More
